Washoe Life

Join us for part 2 of this conversation with 2News Nevada anchor Kyle Lowder, as he shares what might surprise listeners about daytime TV, morning news, and making the move from Los Angeles to northern Nevada. 

You may recognize Kyle Lowder from his starring role on “Days of Our Lives” or more recently from the morning news desk at 2News Nevada. Join us for part 1 of this two-part conversation with new Nevada neighbor, Kyle Lowder, about reinventing, relocating, and reflecting on life. 

There are roughly 300 million refugees in the world today and only about 1 percent will be resettled to a new home country. The Northern Nevada International Center is the conduit for refugees coming to northern Nevada, and Executive Director Dr. Carina Black shares with us the organization’s mission, while Erasme shares her story of resettlement in Reno from Kenya.  

Khalilah Cage dreams of ways to encourage kids to speak what’s on their hearts and minds. This summer, she is hosting a special event to do just that. Let the Kids Speak Jamboree will be a day of art, music, discussions about mental health and coping, and some good old-fashioned fun for kids of all ages. Listen to featured performer 8-year-old Juliette Leong tease out the fun on her violin in this special episode! 

It’s summertime, and that means s’mores, adventure, and summer camp! Sierra Nevada Journeys is a nonprofit that provides summer programming for kids, particularly the underserved children in our community. But this year they’re also holding a Grown Up Getaway Camp, packed full of camp nostalgia and adventure. Get all the inside info on the great outdoors at Sierra Nevada Journeys! 

We owe veterans for our freedom and safety, but so many come home from duty with trauma that leads them to substance abuse and legal trouble. Chief Justice Lynne Jones and veteran Jessica Greer share their insights into how Veterans Treatment Court can give back to those who have already given so much for their country.

In May we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center. But who was Jan Evans? What role did she play in rethinking how we detain and rehabilitate juvenile offenders?  

We know that music can make us happy, sad, hopeful, or energized. It can flood us with memories and inspire us to dance and sing. Note-Able Music Therapy Services harnesses the power of music to bring therapy to the traumatized, return memory to those battling dementia, and spur movement in those with limited mobility. 

Hunter Weiss was only 20 when he tragically passed away, but he had already decided to be an organ and tissue donor. His mom shares the story of his gift of sight through cornea donation as we celebrate National Donate Life Month in April. Register to be a donor at www.nvdonor.org/washoe.  

There are more than 600 youth in foster care in Washoe County, but only about 250 foster families to take them. This is Mariah’s story, a young woman who spent most of her childhood and teen years in foster care and is now building a new life for herself and her own children. It only takes one caring and willing adult to change a life. Listen and learn how you can help.